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Losing
Weight With Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism
refers to a condition wherein your thyroid does not produce sufficient
thyroid hormones. Also called as underactive thyroid, this disease
can lead to a lot of health conditions like hair loss, chronic
fatigue, joint pains and muscle pains. It is also responsible
for weight gain despite no changes in your habits or lifestyle.
This is precisely one of the reasons as to why people are not
able to lose weight with hypothyroidism.
In many instances hypothyroidism patients do not gain more than
five or ten pounds in terms of weight. However, when your body's
BMR reduces due to hypothyroidism, it can lead to weight gain.
The more severe your hypothyroidism problem is, the more weight
you tend to gain. People with this condition find it very difficult
to exercise regularly because there is no sufficient source of
energy left in the body.
One of the important things that you need to do prior to losing
weight with hypothyroidism is to first treat the illness. It is
very important that you take proper medication in order to get
your thyroid to function normally. A normal and functioning thyroid
will be able to generate sufficient amount of thyroid hormones,
thereby reducing the symptoms. This will enable you to start losing
weight. Make sure that you contact a doctor to get your thyroid
problem treated.
Another important thing that people with hypothyroidism should
do is watch their eating habits. It is very important that you
consume a balanced diet that comprises of vegetables, whole grains,
fruits and lean meats. There are many hypothyroidism patients
who have a sweet tooth. Make sure that you do not eat more sweets
otherwise it can lead to weight gain problems. Sodium should be
avoided in food as it can lead to water retention in the body
thereby leading to weight gain issues.
In order to lose weight with hypothyroidism it is important that
you exercise regularly. For instance you can take part in at least
thirty minutes of aerobic exercises at least four times in a week.
Avoid doing high intensity aerobic exercises as it can lead to
fatigue and a feeling of weakness. If you seriously want to lose
weight with hypothyroidism, look at activities like brisk walking,
yoga or swimming. Combined with aerobic exercises, yoga or walking
can be a perfect combination for you to lose weight.
Finally, losing weight with hypothyroidism can be quite challenging
to those suffering from the condition. However, if you are serious
about it, weight loss is possible.
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